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How many Roof Mechanic jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Roof Mechanic jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Roof Mechanic do?

Tasks required include:

• Measures roof or exterior wall and calculates required amounts of underfelt, tiles, slates or thatching material.
• Cuts wooden battens, felt and underfelt to required size.
• Lays and secures underfelt and covers with hot bitumen or other adhesive compound.
• Lays, aligns and secures successive overlapping layers of roofing material.
• Seals edges of roof with mortar and ensures that joints are watertight.

What are the entry requirements for a Roof Mechanic?

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.